Warning: This story may contain content unsuitable for some readers. A North Carolina man has been convicted of committing several crimes against a minor following a two-day jury trial in New Kent. Jose Joan Martinez Marmolejo, 27, of Fayetteville, was found guilty of sexual intercourse with a minor, two counts of possession of child pornography, two counts of proposing to have sex with a minor under the age of 15, sodomy, having indecent liberties with a minor, abduction, six counts of reproducing child pornography, sodomy with kidnapping of a victim 13 years or younger, and abduction with intent to defile….
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A Glen Allen man who went three times over the posted speed limit while trying to outrun law enforcement officers will spend the next year in jail. Trevor Lee Tutwiler, 31, of the 10000 block of Gregory Avenue, Glen Allen, entered a guilty plea to a single charge of felony eluding as part of a plea agreement reached Monday morning in New Kent Circuit Court. In a summary of evidence provided by New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Renick, on June 11, 2023, a Virginia State Police officer was traveling eastbound on Route 60 (Pocahontas Trail) in the area of Providence…
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A New Kent man who caused an accident on Interstate 64 while driving under the influence will spend the next four months in jail. Travon Terrell Gaines, 31, of the 7800 block of Upland Drive, entered guilty pleas to one count each of felony hit and run that resulted in an injury and misdemeanor driving while intoxicated (first offense) as part of a plea agreement reached Monday afternoon in New Kent Circuit Court. One count each of felony hit and run and misdemeanor reckless driving (improper brakes) were dropped. In a summary of evidence provided by New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney…
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A Charles City man who attempted to dispose of drugs while running away from police will spend a year in jail. Elliott M. Charity, 61, of the 12000 block of Mapisco Road, Charles City, entered straight guilty pleas to one count each of possession of a Schedule I/II substance, misdemeanor fleeing from law enforcement, and misdemeanor obstruction of justice as part of Friday morning proceedings in Charles City Circuit Court. In a summary of evidence provided by Charles City Commonwealth’s Attorney Tyler Klink, on Apr. 27, 2023, Virginia State Troopers went to arrest Charity on an outstanding capias. When they…
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Only one month into the new election term, New Kent’s Board of Supervisors are facing an internal battle stemming from the legality of the appointment of Amy Pearson. Pearson was appointed by the previous board in Dec. 2023 after the passing of the late Patricia Paige. That appointment, however, was challenged by the office of Virginia’s General Attorney Jason Miyares. For the last several weeks, questions have arisen about the previous board’s decision to appoint Pearson as the representative to District 3 for the county. At the Jan. 10 meeting, District 1 Supervisor Thomas Evelyn spoke about the issue. “Miss…
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A Front Royal man accepted a plea deal to a reduced charge as part of an agreement reached Monday morning in New Kent Circuit Court. Brandon Michael Wise-Collins, 33, of the 800 block of Morgan Place, entered a guilty plea to an amended charge of misdemeanor petty larceny (originally grand larceny) stemming from an Apr. 7, 2023 incident. In a summary of evidence provided by New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Renick, on Apr. 11, 2023, a New Kent deputy received a call from Dave Hall, who worked for Central Concrete. Hall said that someone had gone onto a worksite at…
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A Richmond man who allegedly fled police on Apr. 17, 2023, has been indicted by a New Kent grand jury. James Alonzo McLaughlin, 40, of the 3800 block of 500 block of W. Grace Street, Richmond, was indicted on one count each of felony eluding, felony hit and run, and misdemeanor DUI (first offense) during Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. An Apr. 18 press release by New Kent Sheriff’s Office indicates that at 1:15 p.m., a call for service was received about a suspicious vehicle and possible intoxicated occupants. Officers responded to Chesapeake Circle in the Providence…
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Amy Pearson has been appointed as the interim representative for District 3 in New Kent County. At a special work session held Monday, Dec. 18, New Kent County’s Board of Supervisors appointed Pearson to fill the expired term of the late Patricia Paige, who passed away on Nov. 28, 2023. Pearson’s term will end on Dec. 31, 2024 after a Nov. 5, 2024 Special Election will take place to fill the vacancy. Pearson is the Chief Financial Officer for the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission. She is also a former Assistant Financial Services Director for New Kent, where she worked from…
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A Maryland man who operated a car while under the influence has been placed in the First Offender Program. Dartanyon Carnel Nelson, 33, of the 5400 block of Church Road, Bowie, entered guilty pleas to one count each of possession of a Schedule I/II substance and misdemeanor DUI (first offense) as part of a plea agreement reached Monday afternoon in New Kent Circuit Court. In a summary of evidence provided by New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Renick, on May 15, a Virginia State Police Trooper had just finished conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 64 when a vehicle passed at…
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A Hopewell woman must pay nearly $4,000 in restitution after pleading guilty during Friday morning proceedings in Charles City Circuit Court. Breonna Lachelle Gatling, 30, of the 1200 block of High Avenue, Hopewell, entered a guilty plea to one count of obtaining money by false pretenses as part of a plea agreement reached. In a summary of evidence by Charles City Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Tyler Klink, between Jan. 28 and March 31, Jessica Quivers had asked to use the services of Global Housing, a company that assists people in buying homes when they need help with their credit. Quivers went…
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